Soundboxing
" Innovative VR music kickboxing with user-created beats but clunky UI and bugs "
Soundboxing Review
Soundboxing is a VR rhythm game that combines music and physical exercise, allowing players to punch beats synchronized to YouTube videos. The game stands out for its user-generated beatmaps, enabling a vast and diverse song library. Players can create their own beatmaps or choose from community-made ones, fostering a strong social and creative aspect. The gameplay emphasizes intensity, rewarding players for the force of their punches, making it a popular choice for fitness enthusiasts.
While the game excels in replayability and workout potential, it suffers from technical issues such as occasional crashes, UI clunkiness, and bugs like high score saving failures. The lack of automatic beatmap generation means some songs require manual mapping, which can be challenging. Additionally, reliance on YouTube videos leads to content loss when videos are removed or region-blocked. Despite limited updates since 2018, the active community and unique mechanics keep the game appealing for rhythm and fitness fans alike.
Highlights
Gameplay mechanics are praised for their intensity and physical engagement, rewarding players for punching with force rather than just touching. The ability to stream any YouTube video and create or use community-made beatmaps offers unmatched content variety. The game’s integration with a web platform for leaderboards and beatmap previews enhances the social experience. Visuals are simple but effective, and the inclusion of dancing robot avatars adds charm and immersion. Many users commend the game as an excellent workout tool, with high replay value and motivation through competitive scoring.
Criticisms
Common criticisms include the lack of automatic beatmap generation, making the game less accessible for casual players who must create maps manually. The UI is often described as clunky and unintuitive, especially for pausing and browsing songs. Bugs such as high score saving failures and occasional crashes detract from the experience. The dependency on YouTube causes issues with content availability due to video removals or regional restrictions. Furthermore, the game has seen minimal updates in recent years, leading some to consider it abandoned. Difficulty balancing and limited gameplay variety were also noted.
Pros
- • User-generated beatmaps allow for a vast and diverse music library.
- • YouTube integration provides almost unlimited song choices.
- • Gameplay rewards punching intensity, enhancing workout effectiveness.
- • Easy and rewarding beatmap creation process within the game.
- • Web platform for leaderboards and beatmap previews adds social depth.
- • Dancing robot avatars mimic player movements, increasing immersion.
- • High replay value with community-driven content and challenges.
Cons
- • No automatic beatmap generation limits accessibility for new players.
- • UI is clunky and unintuitive, especially for pausing and browsing.
- • Frequent bugs like high score saving failures frustrate players.
- • Occasional crashes and pointer issues reduce reliability.
- • YouTube dependency causes content loss due to video removals or blocks.
- • Limited updates since 2018, raising concerns about ongoing support.
- • Beatmap quality varies greatly depending on the creator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soundboxing released?
Soundboxing was released on September 29, 2016.
Who developed Soundboxing?
Soundboxing was developed by Maxint LLC.
Is Soundboxing available on Mac?
No, Soundboxing is not currently available on Mac according to our data.
Is Soundboxing available on Linux?
No, Soundboxing is not currently available on Linux according to our data.
Where can I buy Soundboxing?
You can buy Soundboxing on Steam.
Game Details
Soundboxing is a VR music video kickboxing game where you create the beats! You can either punch to the music and compete to beat the best, or record your own challenge for others to beat—all set to your favorite music in a cool outdoor environment.